A diploma is a shorter course than a degree. It focuses on one skill or field, such as pharmacy, child care or a foreign language, and many diplomas can be a first step into a job or a degree.
For CUET UG 2026, 6 central universities list diploma programmes, 21 in all: BBAU, CUSB, GGU, HNBGU, IGNTU and JMI. JMI lists 14 part-time language diplomas, such as Turkish, Uzbek, Modern Persian and Italian, and each asks for the General Aptitude Test. Pharmacy (DPharm) is offered at BBAU, CUSB, GGU and IGNTU. CUSB and GGU ask for the General Aptitude Test, while BBAU asks for a language plus three science papers and IGNTU for Chemistry plus Biology or Mathematics. HNBGU's Folk Music and Folk Dance diplomas combine your CUET score with a skill test. BBAU's Early Childhood Care and Education diploma asks for a language paper plus the General Aptitude Test.
The papers asked most often are the General Aptitude Test, English, Hindi, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Check the exact rule for the diploma you want.
Diploma by subject
CUET papers asked for Diploma
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6 universities offering Diploma
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
CUET: One language paper (any of 101–113) plus the General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Intermediate in any subject with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board.
Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)
CUET: One language paper (any of 101–113) plus any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics.
▸ Eligibility
Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics (regular science academic stream) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board.
Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)
CUET: General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 with PCM or PCB from a recognised Board, with at least 50% for General/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST/PwD. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Listed as a 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy.
Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM/PCB) from a recognised board or equivalent.
Diploma in Folk Dance
CUET: General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate for General category. Relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India/university rules.
Selection: Final merit combines CUET UG score and a skill test conducted by the department.
Diploma in Folk Music
CUET: General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate for General category. Relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India/university rules. Candidates from traditional performer castes (Dholi, Auji, Bajgi, Jhumria, Dhaki, Beda, Murasi, Jagari, Dhauri) need class 8.
Selection: Final merit combines CUET UG score and a skill test conducted by the department.
Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)
CUET: Chemistry (306), plus either Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (304) or Core/Applied Mathematics (319).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM, PCB or PCMB), with at least 50% aggregate for General, EWS and OBC; 45% for SC/ST/PwD.
Advanced Diploma in French (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent from a recognised board or institute with at least 45% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, along with a Diploma course in French from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code A03.
Advanced Diploma in Italian (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent from a recognised board or institute with at least 45% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, along with a Diploma course in Italian from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code A04.
Advanced Diploma in Pashto (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent from a recognised board or institute with at least 45% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, along with a Diploma course in Pashto from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code A10.
Advanced Diploma in Portuguese (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent from a recognised board or institute with at least 45% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, along with a Diploma course in Portuguese from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code A07.
Advanced Diploma in Turkish (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with at least 50% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, along with a Diploma in Turkish; or graduation in any discipline with 45% aggregate, with a Diploma in Turkish Language or a C-1 level Timer Course.
Selection: JMI programme code A02.
Diploma in Chinese Language (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Completed Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised board or institution, along with a certificate course or equivalent course in the concerned language from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code D11.
Diploma in Italian (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Completed Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised board or institution, along with a certificate course or equivalent course in the concerned language from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code D08.
Diploma in Korean Language (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Completed Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised board or institution, along with a certificate course or equivalent course in the concerned language from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code D14.
Diploma in Modern Persian (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary School Certificate with Persian from a recognised board with at least 45% marks in the best 5 papers, or a degree from an Arabic Madrasa recognised by JMI.
Selection: JMI programme code D15.
Diploma in Pashto (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Completed Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised board or institution, along with a certificate course or equivalent course in the concerned language from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code D16.
Diploma in Russian (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Completed Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised board or institution, along with a certificate course or equivalent course in the concerned language from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code D10.
Diploma in Translation Proficiency in English (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Certificate in Translation Proficiency from a recognised university or institution, and Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with at least 50% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers.
Selection: JMI programme code D18.
Diploma in Turkish (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with at least 50% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, and a Certificate in Turkish Language or a B-2 Level Timer Course.
Selection: JMI programme code D06.
Diploma in Uzbek (Part-time)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Completed Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised board or institution, along with a certificate course or equivalent course in the concerned language from a university or recognised institution.
Selection: JMI programme code D17.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for a diploma?
It depends on the diploma. The General Aptitude Test is asked most often. Pharmacy diplomas at some universities need science papers such as Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
▸Which central universities offer diplomas through CUET?
Six: BBAU, CUSB, GGU, HNBGU, IGNTU and JMI.
▸Is there a skill test for any diploma?
HNBGU's Diploma in Folk Music and Diploma in Folk Dance combine the CUET UG score with a skill test conducted by the department.
▸Can I take a diploma in a foreign language through CUET?
JMI lists part-time diplomas in languages such as Turkish, Uzbek, Modern Persian and Italian. They list the General Aptitude Test as the paper.
About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.